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I've seen a lot of people do it single, can't really remember seeing one with the support on both sides...

Could the difference be the coil overs?? Should I expect more force to them then to the traditional shock and transverse spring set up??

I guess it would be hard to get screws that long...
Had problems getting the 4 inch long ones that I use right now

What are your thoughts about that issue??

 

spot on DRuss, I have only ever seen shocks in single shear when they are just shocks, not coil overs. Though I suppose if a high strength/high tensile bolt was used, it would reduce the risk of anything snapping.

I just went back to the picture, are the upper bolts mounted through that crossmember? And how is the lower bolt fitted to the axle?
I've had two cars running rear coilovers, one of which I built. Both had the coilovers mounted in double shear.

Sorry to throw a spanner in the works Martin, but i would hate to see such a sweet truck hit the deck when a bolt snaps on I81

 

Common pratice they way you have the coil overs mounted.
No problem.
Look at any "commercial " 1932 chassis for a example.

 

Damn man! This is looking great! That rear 3/4 shot is super! (...he exclaimed, exclaimily!!)

 

Lookin good....this thing will be on the road in no time!!!

 

Fuxl, Where did you get the bed on your truck from and what did it run you?


Thanks

 

very cool man

 

Thanks guys!

I got my bed from Norb at Last Refuge and it was about $700.
Also I got it after 3 weeks, so I can't complain

I was rethinking this whole shear situation.
There is a tube running through the rear crossmember, where the upper shock mount is bolted. So there is a lot of surface.
As far as I know shearing would be more likely when there is small surfaces and high force.
I might add one of these tubes to lower mount though...

 

hey buddy......cool poster on your wall.....hotrod&tattoo show austria( graz )

 

I love the look of your project. I can't believe I missed the initial set up pics. Love the chop.

 

Hi Martin.
Just found this thread.Great work!
Never been to Austria but spent 4 years in Germany in the '80's.
Lived in Ummeln near Bielefeld,worked at Gutersloh.Loved my time there.
Cheers,
Mark.

 

Martin,did you shorten the bed yourself or order that lenth,also did you assemble it ? David

 

The truck is coming along great. It looks awesome. Can't wait to see more.

 

I ordered it longer since I wanted to expand the wheelbase, but then I went this route and shortened it about 3 inches.
Yes I assembled it myself, but it's still just mocked up.
It's not welded solid yet. This way it doesn't eat up so much space in the garage

Thanks again for your nice commends.
I'll have my motor and transmission rebuilt in the near future,
so look out for new pics

 

After dropping off my Motor at Page Customs yesterday, I picked up my new gas tank.
Big thanks to the House of Fab in Ashland VA.

Here's some pics:

 

Martin,

If you replace the camshaft and the exhaust manifolds for something a little wilder than stock you may want to hold on to them. They are Starfire specific (highest HP in '65 Olds lineup)and probably worth something to a restoration guy.

 

The tank fits in there great. How many gallons does it hold?

 

Looks good Martin!

 

update?

 

Thanks for your interest guys!
The motor is out for rebuild, the rear end too...
Just got the housing, backing plates and drums back from the powder coater.
Now I am working on the frame, clean it up some to make room for the the exhaust and stuff...
Also need to put the new front crossmember in...

Dan: the tank holds about 20 Gallons, that's at least what I calculated. We'll see how much it'll be in reality.

And jes, I'll for sure keep all the old stuff from the motor!!
Maybe one day I want to run it stock again

 

Wow good job man! I hope to see this thing on the road soon!

 

Thanks Franky I sure hope so too...

Here is a pic that I was trying to add today, but didn't work at work...


Talked to the guy that are rebuilding my motor, should be ready to pick it up the week after next week.
Hopefully by then I'll be done with the frame...

 

looks awesome martin... im jealous

 

Thanks Wes, appreciate it!
If you ever end up getting a Hot Rod, let me know!!

 

if i can get another bike here sometime soon we should go ridin too. the parkway is good stuff.

 

looks good!

 

Great build Martin! I'm diggin the stump puller Olds mill, brings back memories of being a kid and going for rides with my dads buddys in their huge Olds cruisers. The carbs made such a loud sucking noise you'd swear leaves were getting sucked off of trees as we ripped by.
So any updates lately?

-Shiny

 

Thanks Shiny!
So I'll definitely have a problem driving my truck in the fall, right??

I am hoping to be able to pick up the motor after rebuild this week.
(at least that's what they keep telling me)
So after that I can finish up the frame, cab, bed and gas tank mounts and go from there.
I'll post up some new pics one I get that done!

 

Hey Martin,
Let me know when you're coming to Richmond to pick up your motor. I haven't been to that shop yet and maybe we can grab lunch.
Best, David

 

Did you finish the chop? Looks great so far.